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DEFEND

Definition:

1. [verb] argue or speak in defense of; "She supported the motion to strike"
   Synonyms: support, fend for
   
   
2. [verb] be on the defensive; act against an attack
   
   
3. [verb] protect against a challenge or attack; "Hold that position behind the trees!"; "Hold the bridge against the enemy's attacks"
   Synonyms: guard, hold
   
   
4. [verb] fight against or resist strongly; "The senator said he would oppose the bill"; "Don't fight it!"
   Synonyms: fight, oppose, fight back, fight down
   
   
5. [verb] protect or fight for as a champion
   Synonyms: champion
   
   
6. [verb] be the defense counsel for someone in a trial; "Ms. Smith will represent the defendant"
   Synonyms: represent
   
   
7. [verb] state or assert; "He maintained his innocence"
   Synonyms: maintain
   
   

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Related Words:

• apologize, apologise, excuse, justify, rationalize, rationalise
• stand up, stick up
• uphold
• bulwark
• protect
• ward off
• check, turn back, arrest, stop, contain, hold back
• recalcitrate
• resist, stand, fend
• resist, hold out, withstand, stand firm
• repel, repulse, fight off, rebuff, drive back
• vindicate

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